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Jay became more worried for Era as the days went on. She was with drawing into herself. Era wasn't doing her homework, practicing archery, or hanging with her friends.
Era POV
Era sat on the couch in Apollo's room waiting for him when Jay came in. He rubbed is neck and sat down next to her.
"Era I was wondering… is everything okay. Do you need to talk to anyone?"
"Jay I am not going crazy," said Era half annoyed half sad.
"What's the matter?"
She looked at his face then the wall. "I'm so scared Jay. No one in the whole world can help me. Not even the gods have prophecies."
Aha he had hit a nerve.
"Cronus I can feel sometimes probes my mind in my sleep. I get nightmares about being tortured… about dying. It's stupid I know it is but it doesn't stop."
Jay looked around listening to everything she was saying. Then Theresa walked in. Jay liked Theresa and she stood outside the door as it framed her body and long red hair.
"Jay what are you doing with her?" asked Theresa in a half panicky voice.
"Theresa... she has been down lately and she is part of the team. I help people out. Yes even girls."
She glared at Era with hatred and walked away leaving the door open.
"Sorry I have to go. Anyways I think Theresa is getting mad and I don't want to anger your girlfriend even more." Era got up and Jay grabbed her wrist. Her heart pumped faster and she was breathless.
"Theresa's not my girlfriend. Yes I like her but not as much as I like you." Jay said and he left for it was his turn for dramatics. He left.
Era stayed, perplexed. He said he liked her more… did that mean… No it couldn't…he was the leader…it was out of the question…or was it… her PMR rang.
It was Hermes. "Something is happening at the west end of New Olympia. People are being turned into trees. You and the team better come quick to get geared open."
"I'm on it." Era started running to the door and looked back thinking. Turning into trees. I replied, I'm on it? It is sounding like a corny adventure show. Oh well and she ran to get the others.
It wasn't Cronus this time but nymphs who were getting mad. Herry's jeep arrived at the scene and they all got out to find a lot of trees and a couple of drop dead gorgeous lesser gods (as far as the boys were concerned.)
They were at an old part of town and by it was a stream. A lot like a fable Era read.
"Everyone!" she screamed at they search the area. They turned to look at her. "Don't pick any bushes if you can help it. There is a lot of nymphs around they might just turn into something."
Jay nodded. "Thanks."
Era scanned the ground for any spot of human life or unnatural things. Nothing. She rubbed her temples trying to concentrate. It was a headache not unheard of for her but uncommon. Jay saw her drop.
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Red, yellow, blue, green, pink, purple, black, white, orange, brown, gray, light. Her blue eyes opened and she sat up. Herry was holding her up and Jay was radioing Hera.
"What is she doing now Jay?" asked Hera thru the PMR.
He looked over. "She's awake." He was relieved.
"Now Jay listen. This is uncommon for people to faint out of nowhere. I think it was Cronus. She has magical powers he is trying to kill her from inside out. Bring her to the school and we will see." Click and she was gone.
"Come on Jay. Let's just go home. Leave her hear. She was probably sent by Cronus," invisible tape silenced her and they laughed. The brown haired leader hugged her and peaked her on the cheek as they got into the van. The worst was yet to come.
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